Bethenny Frankel recently revealed that Tyler Perry threatened to sue her if she did not remove a critical post she made about his ex-girlfriend, Gelila Bekele. Frankel made the post on her Instagram Story in February 2023, after Bekele accused Perry of abuse. In the post, Frankel called Bekele a "gold digger" and said that she was "using" Perry for his money.
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Perry's lawyers sent Frankel a cease-and-desist letter, demanding that she remove the post and apologize to Bekele. Frankel refused to comply, and Perry then filed a lawsuit against her for defamation. The lawsuit is still pending.
Frankel's revelation has sparked a lot of discussion on social media. Some people have praised her for speaking out against Perry, while others have criticized her for being "mean-spirited" and "unnecessary."
It remains to be seen how the lawsuit will play out. However, Frankel's decision to speak out against Perry has certainly raised awareness of the issue of domestic abuse.
Here are some additional details about the situation:
The post that Frankel made was in response to Bekele's allegations of abuse against Perry. Bekele claimed that Perry had physically and emotionally abused her during their relationship.
Perry's lawyers argued that Frankel's post was defamatory because it was false and malicious. They also argued that Frankel's post had caused Bekele to suffer emotional distress.
Frankel's lawyers argued that her post was protected by the First Amendment. They also argued that Frankel's post was true and that it was made in good faith.
The judge in the case has not yet ruled on the merits of the case. However, he has ordered Frankel to remove the post from her Instagram Story.
The case is still ongoing, and it is possible that it could go to trial. If it does, it will be interesting to see how the jury decides the case.